You've Got To Pay Attention

by Damon Thomas

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	1.	Some Books Are Not For Sale 00:31
	2.	Port Of Tampa 00:35
	3.	Southern Gothic Children's Book 00:10
	4.	When Powered Off 01:06
	5.	El Zoomo 00:27
	6.	The Wampus Cat 00:31
	7.	Glimpses Of Ourselves 00:11
	8.	Snake Problem 00:25
	9.	A Scottish Shower 00:15
	10.	You've Got To Pay Attention 00:21
	11.	Snack Bar Booth 01:15
	12.	The Best Shrubs 00:32

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There are situations considered "not fit for children." Many I know grew up with these situations. Eight year olds with the Sheriff's Office number memorized. Southernness is raking up countless bags of Magnolia leaves knowing you'll eventually get a few blooms.

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released May 28, 2022

"Shouting from a lot where the kids can't play/And I'll walk back again" -- Rumbleseat ("Cursing Concrete")

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Damon Thomas Jacksonville, Florida

Damon Thomas is a sixth-generation Floridian who grew up on the banks of the Suwannee in rural Dixie County, FL. A kid there once burned down the Scout Hut. An old log cabin in the Cross City park. When asked why he just said that he was bored. All from the area could relate. Small town boredom. Rural gloom. Damon has released 20 SpokenWord albums & 7 books on life in that Southern Gothic setting. ... more

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